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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Seoul subway arson causes over US$217,000 in damages: authorities
Seoul Metro CEO Baek Ho presides over a response meeting for an arson incident on Line 5 of the Seoul Subway on May 31, 2025, in this photo provided by Seoul Metro. - Photo: Yonhap SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) An arson incident aboard a Seoul subway train on Saturday caused estimated financial damage of over 300 million won (US$217,000), fire authorities said on Sunday (June 1), Yonhap News Agency reported. The fire destroyed part of one subway compartment and caused smoke damage to two others, with total losses estimated at 330 million won. Seoul Metro told Yonhap News Agency that it plans to pursue legal action against the suspected arsonist-currently in police custody-to seek compensation. It also said it will review why real-time closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from inside the train failed to transmit to the control centre during the incident. A total of 23 people were transported to hospitals for smoke inhalation, while an additional 129 passengers received on-site treatment for minor injuries. Meanwhile, police are expected to request an arrest warrant from the prosecution against the suspect - whose identity has not been released - later in the day. - Bernama-Yonhap
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Straits Times
Seoul subway arson caused more than $280,000 in damage: South Korean authorities
Seoul Metro CEO Baek Ho led a response meeting for an arson incident on Line 5 of the Seoul Subway on May 31. PHOTO: SEOUL METRO An incident of arson aboard a Seoul subway train on May 31 resulted in estimated damages costing over $300 million won (S$281,484), South Korean fire authorities said on June 1. The fire destroyed part of one subway car, and smoke caused damage to two others, reported The Korea Herald, citing Korean news agency Yonhap. Seoul Metro told the news agency that they were planning to seek financial compensation and take legal action against the suspected arsonist, who is currently in the custody of South Korean police. The transport company added that it is currently looking into why closed-circuit television footage did not transmit information to its control centre during the time of the incident, Yonhap reported. Over a hundred commuters were affected by the incident, with 23 being taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, while another 129 received treatment on site for minor injuries. The South Korean police are also expected to request for an arrest warrant to prosecute the suspect, whose identity has yet to be released. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
